[1] Christmas Away from Home is the first album recorded by Jay R in his own studio and label.

"[2] He initially named his label JAYRS Music, but in 2008, he renamed it as Homeworkz Records, due to the fact that the studio is located inside his house.

The Christmas album was actually inspired by Jay R's uncle Reny, who just died not too long ago.

He states, "The entire album is actually inspired by him, from the single to the cover to the layout, pictures and video.

Turning himself into a virtual one man production outfit, Jay R single-handedly produced, arranged, mixed, mastered and attended to all details - including the album's layout and art concept.

I arranged the music then recorded all the session players in my studio, wrote a tribute song for my uncle at the same time setting up in my living room for the photo shoot, then recorded my vocals on all the songs with my featured guests while conceptualizing the layout for the album.

[3] Christmas Away from Home did not have enough promotion, ending up uncertified by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry.

[5] All tracks were single-handedly produced, arranged, mixed and mastered by Jay R.[6] Holiday of Love is the re-issue of Christmas Away from Home, released on November 24, 2008.